Paul John Nirvana vs Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Paul John NirvanaMulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)
DistilleryPaul JohnMurray McDavid
Region
CountryIndiaScotland
TypeSingle MaltSingle Malt
ABV40%50%
AgeNAS8 yr
Price£33.95£46.95
Rating3.50/55.00/5

Paul John Nirvana

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness58/100
Beginner60/100
Value100/100

Paul John Nirvana

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) is rated higher (5.00 vs 3.50).

Paul John Nirvana is better value at £34 vs £47.

For beginners: Paul John Nirvana is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Paul John Nirvana

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£33.95 vs £46.95)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • Lower community rating (3.5 vs 5.0)

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Pros

  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)

Cons

  • More expensive (£46.95 vs £33.95)

Who should buy Paul?

Paul John Nirvana is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy Mulben?

Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Single Malt character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

VanillaToasted

Only Paul John Nirvana

HoneyMalt Extract

Only Mulben Moor 8 Year Old 2010 (cask 137/138 & 31/32) - Mystery Malt (Murray McDavid)

Cooked FruitSherriedOily

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